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Christmas 2020
23/12/2020 12:30
Before we know it, Christmas is almost upon us once again! Like most of you, I will be taking some time off to enjoy the festive season with family and friends, Covid 19 permitting.
Blakemar Briars will be closed from 12:30pm on Wednesday 23/12/2019 until 9:30am on Monday 04/01/2021.
I hope everyone enjoys their Christmas break and a happy new year to you all - see you in 2021!
PayPal Issues - PLEASE READ
03/12/2020 18:00
Today I've received an automated email from PayPal informing me that my account has been 'limited'. This means they have blocked any further account usage, including locking any funds in the account for "up to 180 days".
I am looking to resolve this as soon as possible, but unfortunately this means you won't be able to use PayPal when completing purchases on this website. Please see below for alternative ways we can accept payments in the meantime:
Basket - Cheque Payment (UK Only)
When you reach the checkout you will see a 'Cheque' payment option - you can select this to complete the checkout process. While you are more than welcome to send a cheque as payment, you can also Contact Us after completing your order to pay electronically.
Telephone - Card Processing (UK Only)
We are able to process orders over the telephone as always, using our on-site card machine that is also usually used inside the Blakemar showroom (when it isn't closed due to covid). Customers are more than welcome to phone in to place an order, whether you have completed the online checkout or not.
Overseas Customers
We are working on a solution, but need to fully investigate the alternatives.
We will update this post as soon as possible - please check back for details.
Unfortunately we can't add any other third party payment systems into the current website, but we are working on a new one in the background and hope to have it up and running soon - we may well move away from PayPal if there is future risk of this happening.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused - as always feel free to get in touch if you have any questions or issues.
Stay safe & happy smoking.
COVID-19 Operating Practices
23/03/2020 17:00
In an effort to protect the safety & wellbeing of our customers and staff, Blakemar Briars will be making a few changes to the way we operate:
- Our workshop is no longer open to the general public for sales or repairs.
- You can still place orders via this website.
- You can still contact us via email or telephone to order pipes, tobacco and accessories.
- We shall still be sending out goods in the post.
- You can still send pipes for repair in the post as usual.
Instead of sending out parcels every day, we will attempt to minimise contact by making just one or two trips to the post office each week.
This may result in a slight delay for some customers, so please place your orders early if you want a top up of tobacco.
For the next few weeks we will be on hand to take telephone, email and website orders in the mornings only.
If you are going to telephone, please do so between 9:30 and 12:30.
You will still be able to leave a message at any other time.
Thank you for your patience and understanding, stay safe!
Cancelled: UK Pipe Show 12/07/2020
22/03/2020 17:00
NOTE: This event has been cancelled due to Coronavirus.
See original post below:


The UK Pipe Show is back again!
Some of the UK's finest pipe makers will be there, with products available to everyone that attends the event.
A word from the organisers
"Just a little announcement to cheer up an otherwise dreary January, the Show will be returning this year and I’m happy to confirm that the official date is Sunday 12th July 2020.
The venue will once again be The Canal House, Nottingham, NG1 7EH.
Attendance is free as always and food & drink is available directly from the bar.The usual suspects and premier British Pipe Makers will be in attendance; confirmed so far are Ian Walker of Northern Briars,
Chris Kelly of Eldritch Pipes, Chris Askwith of Askwith Pipes and Mike Billington of Blakemar Briars.
Also in attendance will be Sam Brammer of GQ Tobaccos, plus more vendors to be confirmed.
If you or a Pipe Maker/Seller that you know would like a sales table reserving, please contact me directly via PM.
I hope to see lots of you there again this year. Any questions feel free to ask
Cancelled: PCoL Meeting 21/03/2020
01/03/2020 00:00
Update 18/03/2020:
Unfortunately this event has been cancelled due to COVID-19 and recent government advice concerning gatherings. The safety and wellbeing of our guests and staff is our top priority, leading us to this cancellation. Once things return to normal, we will look to arrange another meeting where all PCoL members will be welcome.
Please note the Blakemar Briars shop will be open as usual until further notice - feel free to place your orders online for pipes, tobacco and accessories delivered straight to your door!
Original Article:
The Pipe Club of London meeting will be held at our premises on 21/03/2020.
As always, all PCoL members are welcome. Bring along your pipes for repairs & stories to share. Enjoy a relaxed day with like-minded individuals sharing a puff and a brew together. Browse our showroom to see our latest stock & get an exclusive look around the workshop to see all that goes into making a perfect pipe.
Please note that the showroom will be open as usual to all customers looking to browse our selection of pipes & tobacco.
Holiday Closure 10/06/2019
26/05/2019 18:06
UK Pipe Show 26/05/2019
20/03/2019 09:00


The UK Pipe Show is back again!
Some of the UKs finest pipe makers will be down, with products available to anyone who attends the event.
A word from the organisers
"Following on from the success of the 2017 and 2018 U.K. Pipe Show, the show will be returning this year and I’m pleased to announce that the official date is Sunday 26th May 2019.
The venue will once again be The Canal House, Nottingham, NG1 7EH.
Attendance is free as always and food & drink is available directly from the bar.
Once again, we will have some of the cream of crop of British Pipe Makers in attendance; confirmed so far are Ian Walker of Northern Briars, Chris Kelly of Eldritch Pipes, Chris Askwith of Askwith Pipes and Mike Billington of Blakemar Briars.
Also in attendance will be Sam Brammer of GQ Tobaccos and The Pipe Rack, plus more vendors to be confirmed.The last two times have been amazing days so let’s aim for a hat-trick. I hope to see lots of you there again this year for a day dedicated to our fantastic hobby, so please bring yourself, your pipes, your tobacco and your sparkling company."
Find out more
More information about the event can be found on the UK Pipe Show Facebook group at: https://www.facebook.com/ukpipeshow2017/
We'll be there!
Blakemar Briars will once again be attending the UK Pipe Show, with a table reserved for us to display a selection of our pipes available for sale.

Keep an eye out for our Blakemar Briars table banner!
The show is always a great day out, whether you're looking to browse the various pipes for sale or to relax, enjoy a smoke and chat with fellow pipe enthusiasts.
We hope to see you there!